Alternative to deals with drinks companies still need to be proved viable.
The union has submitted a report to the Oireachtas calling for increased investment in drug rehabilitation and education programmes.
By Paul Glynn
The Union of Students in Ireland today launch a policy paper on voter registration reform, urging the introduction of online voter registration.
The USI banner is to hang until May 23rd
Leahy, former TCDSU Education Officer, elected. Kevin Donoghue elected USI President.
Over 24,000 students have been registered to vote since the end of October following a concentrated campaign by student organisations.
The turnout from Trinity at the rally should be seen in the context of turnout in the not-so-distant past.
We asked marchers, organisations, and onlookers for their thoughts
Between 3,000 and 5,000 students are expected to march ahead of next week's budget
Rally will call for protection of student supports as part of "Education Is" campaign.